Merseyrail welcomes suspension of this weekend’s industrial action

Merseyrail has welcomed the postponement of planned RMT strike action scheduled for this weekend following the submission of an improved pay offer.

The improved offer will now be issued by the RMT to its members for consideration in a formal ballot. As a result, the industrial action planned for this weekend has been postponed while members have the opportunity to vote on the revised proposal.

Services are therefore expected to operate as normal across the Merseyrail network between Saturday 18 and Monday 20 July, including services supporting customers travelling to and from The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. The previously announced contingency timetable will no longer be required.

Neil Grabham, Managing Director, Merseyrail, said:

“We are pleased that the RMT has agreed to postpone the planned industrial action while its members consider and vote on the improved offer that has been put forward.

“This is positive news for our customers, our employees and the Liverpool City Region. 

“Merseyrail is proud to be one of the best-performing train operators in the country, and we are now looking forward to focusing on what we do best – delivering for our customers, supporting The Open Championship, and providing the safe, reliable and high-quality railway that the Liverpool City Region depends upon.”

“We are grateful to our customers for their patience and understanding while these discussions have been taking place, and we are pleased that they can now continue to travel with confidence this weekend.”

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